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Zyp Coatings BN Hardcoat

Zyp Coatings BN Hardcoat is the original truly tough/abrasion-resistant boron nitride coating.

Product Type: Boron Nitride Coating, Coating

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Aluminum, Iron, Magnesium, Metal, Steel

Features: Abrasion Resistant, Good Toughness, Non Corrosive, Non Wetting, Water-based

Application Method: Brush, Spray

Chemical Family: Boron-based Compounds

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Liquid Carrier
Water

Features & Benefits

Key Attributes
  • Non-Corrosive to Mild Steel & Cast Iron
  • Alkaline/Basic-pH Formula
  • Non-Wetted by Molten Aluminum, Magnesium, Zinc and their Drosses
  • Applied Like House paint AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
  • Safe, Water-Based

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Ideal Use
  • Immersion Tubes
  • Metal Troughs, Molds
  • Ladles, Skimmers
  • Dross Buggies
  • Shot Screens
  • Stalk Tubes
  • Funnels
Use Notes

1. Do not dilute.
2. Resuspend the paint.
3. Clean surface of oils, dirt, scale etc.
4. Apply 1 to 2 thin layers by brush or spray to the substrate at ROOM TEMPERATURE or below 80 C.
NOTE: This paint contains acrylic polymers. Do not use
elevated temperatures above 80 C for the drying
process. Dry at room temperature or below 80 C
before placing into a furnace environment where any
emitted vapors or volatiles will be combusted.
5. Allow to thoroughly dry between coats and
before use.

Properties

Appearance
Gray
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Max Use Temperature for Air/Vac/Inert1652 (900)--
Max Use Temperature for Air/Vac/Inert1652 (900)°F(°C)-
Use AtmosphereAll--
Fired Compositionmin. 40--
Liquid CarrierWater--
Binder PhasePotassium Silicate--
Active Ingredient LevelMedium Loading--
Brookfield Viscosity at 3/60135 - 515--
Specifc Gravity1.24--
Coverage100-400--
Coating pH8 - 9--
H F R Ratings1-0-0--
Substrate UseAll--

Safety & Health

Safety Information
  • Avoid freezing.
  • For Industrial Use only
  • Avoid breathing of spray/vapors.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Size

wide-mouth 1 gallon pail. BN Hardcoat is a gray colored paint; turns white when heated >1292 F/700 C.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
min. 12 months, Minimum 12 Months